Nissan Serena Recall R/1993/055: Possible Misapplication Of Parking Brake, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 11 Oct 1993
- Launched
- 1,542
- vehicles in the UK
- R/1993/055
- DVSA reference
Nissan recalled Serena vehicles built between 1 July 1992 and 31 May 1993. Insufficient clearance between the ratchet internal mechanism and the handbrake lever sideplates may lead to misapplication of the parking brake resulting in the vehicle not being held. The dealer will replacement of the original handbrake lever with a revised version. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Insufficient clearance between the ratchet internal mechanism and the handbrake lever sideplates may lead to misapplication of the parking brake resulting in the vehicle not being held.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: POSSIBLE MISAPPLICATION OF PARKING BRAKE Defect: Insufficient clearance between the ratchet internal mechanism and the handbrake lever sideplates may lead to misapplication of the parking brake resulting in the vehicle not being held. Remedy: Recall the affected vehicle for replacement of the original handbrake lever with a revised version.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could lead to misapplication of the parking brake resulting in the vehicle not being held.
The Fix
The dealer will replacement of the original handbrake lever with a revised version.
Are You Affected?
Serena built between 1 July 1992 and 31 May 1993 may be included. Nissan estimates 1,542 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Nissan, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Nissan.
- Book with any franchised Nissan dealer, quoting the DVSA reference R/1993/055. See how to get a Nissan recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| JukeA potential concern affecting the HEVC (Hybrid Electric Vehicle Control) module software has been identified which may cause a module reset of affected vehicles. Simultaneous pressing of brake and accelerator could cause engine stumble or stall | Urgent | R/2023/096 | |
| NV400The right hand rear brake caliper could fail during an activation of the parking brake | Urgent | R/2021/278 | |
| X82 (NV300)The rear brake caliper handbrake lever pivot pin may break during handbrake operation | Urgent | R/2020/020 | |
| X61 (NV250)The rear brake caliper assembly fixings may have been insufficiently tightened | Urgent | R/2020/012 | |
| X82 (NV300)The handbrake cable stopper may have been incorrectly manufactured | Urgent | R/2019/205 |
This is one of 162 Nissan recalls in DVSA’s data. The Nissan recall launched before it was R/1993/054 on 11 Oct 1993, for insufficient security of the fuel filler hose to tube joint. The one launched after it was R/1994/068 on 30 Nov 1994, for cracking of floor adjacent to handbrake mounting points. You can also see every Nissan recall, all recalls launched in 1993 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/1993/055, launched 11 October 1993. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.